Bordeaux forward Yoan Gouffran to become a Newcastle player on Wednesday

Newcastle are expected to complete the signing of Bordeaux striker Yoan Gouffran on Wednesday.

Last Updated: 22/01/13 8:03pm

Yoan Gouffran: Bordeaux forward has confirmed on Twitter he will join Newcastle on Wednesday

The 26-year-old announced on Twitter that he would be joining the Premier League team after a fee, believed to be in the region of £1.5million, was agreed between the clubs.

Gouffran, who has been with Bordeaux since 2008, was due to be out of contract at the end of the current season.

The former France U21 international has scored 30 times for Bordeaux in 133 appearances and has often been linked with a move to England, with Arsenal, Sunderland and Everton previously credited with an interest.